javascript void

[Tuppnee]

When I visit some websites I'm unable to open some of the links.
My IE Browser says (Javascript Void) as I have no knowledge on javascript I was hoping perhaps someone here may be able to help.
Thanks in advance

[Jona]

You probably have JavaScript disabled. You can thank the "professional" Web designers for not caring about you. But don't worry, you can enable JavaScript by going to Tools -> Internet Options; click the Security tab, and then click Custom Level. Scroll down until you find "Active Scripting." There should be three radio buttons, the selected one "Disabled"; select the "Enabled" one. Click OK and Apply, and the links should then work.

[Tuppnee]

I was wondering why 37 people viewed my post but nobody except you bothered to help me out.
I've sone what you said but it is already enabled, any other ideas?
Many Thanks

[Kor]

there might be another thousand reasons for your problem, no one concerning javascript :

- a designer's mistake
- your browser/OS is virused
- you have another filter (violent or obscene content or real-time application blocker) installed on your browser/OS.
- your provider or server administrator have installed on servers a filter as mentioned above

...and so on

[Tuppnee]

Guess I'm up a creek without a paddle then!
I'll have to get a proffesional to have a look at it as I have no idea about computers, thanks to you guys that tried to help me.

[Antnee]

Are you sure it doesn't say javascript:void() ???

If so, this is probably just because of the way the designer is working his Javascript code. If you were to study the link in the HTML code you'll probably find it's something like:

<a href="Javascript:void()" OnClick="do_something">Click Here</a>

He could have put a link to Javascript:do_something instead (like a link to Javascript:history.go(-1) takes you back to the previous page you viewed) or just link to # (as this actually does nothing at all without extra code on the end) The point is that it's just done to make a link bahave with a particular Javascript action

[jessycat]

Hello
I just found your threat searching for a solution to exactly the same problem, and my active scripting is enabled, too.
Have you got to the bottom of it yet? If you have any joy please do let me know!
Thanks:confused:

[Tage]

Originally posted by Tuppnee
I was wondering why 37 people viewed my post but nobody except you bothered to help me out.hm... maybe because I'm just as clueless as you as to what the problem is, and posting to say "I don't know what the problem is" is not helpful at all and clutters the page with junk. Btw, I don't know what the problem is. All my ideas have already been stated.

Tage

[moneyqs]

Just like you two gusys mine is saying java not supported, the only thing is that I'm working from a hiptop, it's like a mini labtop, but maybe that's the problem.

[Antnee]

Are you running Windows?

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c717d943-7e4b-4622-86eb-95a22b832caa&DisplayLang=en

May be helpful?

[sciguyryan]

Originally posted by Antnee
Are you sure it doesn't say javascript:void() ???

If so, this is probably just because of the way the designer is working his Javascript code. If you were to study the link in the HTML code you'll probably find it's something like:

<a href="Javascript:void()" OnClick="do_something">Click Here</a>

He could have put a link to Javascript:do_something instead (like a link to Javascript:history.go(-1) takes you back to the previous page you viewed) or just link to # (as this actually does nothing at all without extra code on the end) The point is that it's just done to make a link bahave with a particular Javascript action


I completly agree with you.

The only reason to use javascript: void is to tell a link to ack as a link when licked but, actually not go anywhere instead, use the onClick function to do something.

I can think of no other reason why there would be a void in a link other than to run a function when the link is clicked.

Try viewing the source and see if there is a function attached to the link by ding the following:

Browser Menu >> View >> Source.


Hope that helps,

RyanJ

[Tuppnee]

Antnee, Thank you so very much (((((((HUGS))))))):p I'm one very happy bunny, I used your link and downloaded whatever it was and Hey Presto, my computers running as good as new.
Jessycat and Moneyqs you need to click on Antnee's Link.

[Antnee]

Hey, anything to help! People help me, so I have to earn my keep I guess! ;)

[grandmarana]

I downloaded the file and installed it and I still get errors. Mine reads Javascript: void openAddressPop0. Any clue? I have contacted the website several times and no resolution. They keep teling me to turn off popups, virus and blocker programs but that didn't help either. It is a greeting card site and I am trying to access my address book and personalize the greeting card. any clues?